Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to the Nutrition Science Academy website. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our services.

These Terms govern your access to and use of our website, educational programs, and services. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use our website or services.

Definitions

Throughout these Terms, the following terminology applies:

  • "We," "Us," "Our," or "Academy" refers to Nutrition Science Academy
  • "You," "Your," or "User" refers to the person accessing or using our website and services
  • "Services" refers to our educational programs, content, and other offerings
  • "Website" refers to all content and pages at our web address and related domains
  • "Content" refers to all materials available on our Website, including text, images, videos, and educational materials

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our Website or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our Website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Website or Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Eligibility

Our Services are intended for users who are at least 18 years old. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

Account Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Educational Programs and Services

Our educational programs are provided for informational and educational purposes only. The content of our programs is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified healthcare providers with any questions regarding your health.

Program enrollment is subject to availability and acceptance of your application. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our educational programs at any time.

Payment Terms

All fees for our Services are stated in US Dollars unless otherwise specified. Payment must be made in advance for enrollment in our educational programs. We accept payment through the methods specified on our Website.

All fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in our Refund Policy or as required by law. You agree to provide accurate and complete billing information.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and educational materials, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Website and Content for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or publicly perform any Content
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on any Content
  • Use any Content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent
  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
  • Transfer or sublicense the Content to any third party

User Content

You may have the opportunity to submit content, such as comments, feedback, or assignments ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with providing and promoting our Services.

You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate the rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights and rights of privacy and publicity, and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use our Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
  • Violate or encourage others to violate the rights of third parties, including intellectual property rights
  • Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Services or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our Services
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automated device to access our Services
  • Sell, resell, or commercially use our Services without our prior written consent

External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links only as a convenience and are not responsible for the content, products, or services on or available from those websites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any third-party website or resources.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease.

Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT OUR SERVICES OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THEM AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES OR THESE TERMS, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our Services or your violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms and your use of our Services will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or our Services will first be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If such negotiations do not resolve the dispute, the dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in Portland, Oregon, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be struck and the remaining provisions will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding our Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Nutrition Science Academy
4280 Oak Drive
Portland, OR 97204
United States

Email: legal@nutritionscienceacademy.edu
Phone: +1 (541) 555-0126